ANCIENT HISTORY (YGT)

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What geographic feature divided Greece into city-states (poleis)? | Mountains—created isolated valleys and prevented unification

Why did Greek sailors stay close to shore? | Navigation was dangerous; safer to hug the coast

What percent of Greek land was arable? | About 20%

Key Minoan exports? | Olive oil, wine, marble

Main Minoan imports? | Grains and metals

What myth is possibly based on a real Minoan disaster?

Atlantis—may relate to the Thera eruption and collapse of Minoan society

Who killed the Minotaur in Greek myth?

Theseus

What activity involved bulls in Minoan religion?

Bull leaping

What was the palace of Knossos used for?

Government, religion, storage, and as a home for artisans and royals

3 theories for Minoan decline?

Volcanic eruption, tidal wave, invasion by Mycenaeans

What started the Trojan War in myth?

Eris threw a golden apple; led to Paris choosing Aphrodite and abducting Helen

Greek value shown in Odysseus' Cyclops story?

Intelligence

What was Odysseus' mistake after escaping the Cyclops?

Bragged and revealed his name—Cyclops cursed him

What happened during the Greek Dark Age?

Loss of writing, fewer cities, less trade

What did the Mycenaeans borrow from the Minoans?

Trade routes, art, and writing system